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Principal Quality Assurance Engineer, crawley, west sussex
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26.06.2025
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10.08.2025
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Job Description:
Principal QA Engineer
Location: Remote (UK-based only)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Team: Bauer Technology – QA
Help Shape the Future of Digital Audio at Bauer
We’re on the hunt for a Principal QA Engineer to become the glue, the guide, and the guardian of quality across our digital platforms. This is a rare opportunity to influence the shape of QA within one of the UK’s most influential media brands – spanning web, mobile, platform, and voice-connected products.
At Bauer, we don’t just ship code. We ship experiences that reach millions of listeners. From the streaming audio in your headphones to the backend systems powering entire platforms — your quality bar will set the tone for it all.
What You’ll Be Doing
Act as the technical authority and mentor across embedded QA teams
Work with engineers on Android (Kotlin), iOS (Swift), Web (TypeScript/Playwright), and Backend/Platform
Champion automation, scalability, and security across multiple product streams
Translate high-level goals into scalable QA processes – hands-on and in the detail
Own cross-platform initiatives, from flattening manual processes to optimising test coverage
Collaborate with Product, DevOps, and Engineering to embed QA in everything we do
Lead by influence — with authority, empathy, and negotiation
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who can command a room — but also read it. You’ll be a confident technical leader who’s as comfortable diving into Playwright tests as you are coaching a team through change.
Must-Haves:
* Proven experience leading QA efforts across multiple platforms
* Strong automation skills and ability to guide others (Playwright, TypeScript, etc.)
* Familiarity with CI/CD, cloud infrastructure (AWS), Docker/Kubernetes
* Working knowledge of load testing, security practices, mocking & stubbing
* Experience managing test strategies in Agile or cross-functional teams
* UK-based and able to attend quarterly team strategy sessions in London
Bonus Points For:
* Background in media, streaming, or connected audio products
* Exposure to QA strategy, OKRs, or change initiatives across multiple teams
What Success Looks Like
In 6–12 months, you'll have:
Flattened inconsistencies in QA approaches across teams
Uplifted automation quality across mobile, web, and backend
Created a standard for scalable, secure, and testable code
Become a go-to advisor for quality best practice and tooling
Represented QA with clarity and conviction in product discussions
Why Join Bauer?
We’re not just a media company, we’re building the next wave of audio innovation. Join a team that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and craftsmanship.
We offer:
? Work on products used by millions
? Be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team
? Private healthcare + wellness perks
? Enhanced holidays + pension contribution
Interested?
We don’t need a 12-page essay. Just a CV that shows us your impact, your tools, and your intent.
Apply now via LinkedIn Easy Apply or our careers page
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